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Demobrat

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6. He started the weird phenomenon.

Reply to Nanjeanne (Original post)

Fri Aug 2, 2024, 07:09 PM

Aug 2

Just by speaking to his audience in their own language. Without trying. Without sounding scripted or phony. Because it’s his language too. Our language.

He weaponized that one word, a word everyone uses and understands, against Trump and MAGA, and now it’s coming at them from all directions.

He made them look like fools and put them back on their heels, just by being himself. Let’s see what else he can do.

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As a Black woman, I can vouch for a white, male VP prospect from Minnesota, Tim Walz [View all] Nanjeanne Aug 2 OP

I definitely approve this message Bundbuster Aug 2 #1

Great Tim Walz article godsentme Aug 2 #2

I like the older look for him. Kamala looks young for her age. Walz looks older. There's something Nanjeanne Aug 2 #3

Agree! The more I see and hear about Walz, the more I feel he would be an excellant choice on the ticket. Attilatheblond Aug 2 #4

godsentme........ Upthevibe Aug 2 #7

The more I see of Walz, badhair77 Aug 2 #5

He started the weird phenomenon. Demobrat Aug 2 #6

Yes! Gotta say, the more I learn about him, FailureToCommunicate Aug 2 #10

Hands down, Walz is the best candidate for VP! Emile Aug 2 #8

Governor Walz has grown on me AmBlue Aug 2 #9

Yes! FailureToCommunicate Aug 2 #11

Me too FemDemERA Aug 2 #14

Walz is first rate. Thanks for posting. appalachiablue Aug 2 #12

This made me cry PurgedVoter Aug 2 #13

So many, sulportive, and helpful actions, and laws. electric_blue68 Aug 2 #15